NYC Life: November 2019
November has been an unpredictable and stressful but ultimately rewarding month! I barely spent any of it in New York City, because I spent three weeks in Australia, getting my working visa for the US. I mentioned last month that I was super stressed about this, and I’m so glad to report that I’ve finally got my visa and am back in New York. I … Continue reading NYC Life: November 2019
Apple picking in the Hudson Valley: Day Trip from New York City
Autumn is big business in America. “The Fall” is easily the most popular season of the year in New York, where winters are bitter and summers are sticky. Along with carved pumpkin decorations, pumping pumpkin flavouring through every foodstuff imaginable, the ubiquitous “PSL” (pumpkin spiced latte), apple picking in the Hudson Valley is an essential fall activity. The most popular place for apple picking in … Continue reading Apple picking in the Hudson Valley: Day Trip from New York City
Autumn in Central Park
Central Park is the best place to experience the distinct and dramatic seasons in New York. The city is extreme in every way, and the seasons are no exception. Unlike some cities which only really has summer and a mild winter, with soft transitions in between, or mild weather year-round, New York’s four seasons are all dialled up to 100. So far, Autumn (aka Fall!) … Continue reading Autumn in Central Park
Perth: 48 hours in the world’s most isolated capital city
As someone who loves to travel, it seems a glaring oversight that until this week, I’d never travelled farther west in Australia than the border of Victoria – less than halfway across the country. Australia is a big country, but there’s so much to see along the east coast that I’d neglected destinations farther afield, like Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Perth is the … Continue reading Perth: 48 hours in the world’s most isolated capital city
NYC Life: October 2019
October is the true beginning of autumn, or “fall” as they say here, in New York City. It’s been a bit of a crazy month for me, mostly to do with trying to arrange my visa interview for a working visa, so I can start my new job. It’s stressed me out a lot, and has been hugely expensive – I have to fly back … Continue reading NYC Life: October 2019
Chicago: First impressions of the Midwest
Steely skyscrapers. Ocean-like Lake Michigan and city beaches. Deep dish pizza. The electric blue of Chicago River. A gritty history of greedy politicians and powerful gangsters, which earned Chicago the nickname “The Windy City”, in reference to the “windbag” city leaders. The USA’s third-largest city has captured my imagination for a long time, so I was very excited to visit for a few days in … Continue reading Chicago: First impressions of the Midwest
NYC Life: September 2019
I think I need to break up with pizza by the slice, but apart from that, September has been such a wonderful month. Maybe even our best month here yet! (I need to stop eating pizza, but if you want to eat excellent pizza may I suggest Prince Street Pizza in Nolita and for something crazy unhealthy but undoubtedly yummy, try the artichoke slice at … Continue reading NYC Life: September 2019
The Chicago Riverwalk
I recently visited Chicago for the first time, a city that has been on my wish list for years, and mostly due to it’s renowned architecture. The Riverwalk is a 1.25 mile path along the beautiful Chicago River, where it is flanked by some of the city’s most striking architectural treasures. I started opposite The Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower and peeled off when I was just about … Continue reading The Chicago Riverwalk
NYC Life: August 2019
August was a sad month for me, but I am still grateful for the many moments filled with laughter and love, and some of my favourite people in the world. A few days after I got back to New York City from Greece, my grandmother passed away. I flew to Brisbane, Australia, to be with my family and help prepare for the funeral. It’s too big … Continue reading NYC Life: August 2019
A Walk around West Village, New York City
West Village is one of my favourite neighbourhoods for photography in New York City. With plenty of quiet, tree-lined streets with historic brownstones and independent cafes, bars and boutiques, it has a lively neighbourhood atmosphere while also offering a respite from the madness of New York City. West Village is the western section of Greenwich Village, and you can really feel the different in atmosphere … Continue reading A Walk around West Village, New York City